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1958 Map of Talkeetna C-2

Name: 1958 Topographic Map of Talkeetna C-2
Creator: U.S. Geological Survey
Published: 1987
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/mark/1.0/

USGS Topo · Published 1987

About this map

Kahiltna Glacier dominates the central landscape of this 1950s era survey, a massive ice field carving through the terrain south of the Denali National Park boundary. To the west, the deep waters of Chelatna Lake sit at the edge of the mountains, while the eastern portion of the map transitions into the high-relief Dutch Hills. This region is characterized by its drainage network, where Granite Creek and Hidden Creek flow alongside the glacial margins.

Signs of early 20th-century exploration and resource extraction are scattered across the southeast. A remote Mine and various Cabins suggest a history of prospecting, supported by a Tractor Trail and a Landing Strip near Dollar Creek. These features indicate the logistical challenges of reaching the interior before more modern infrastructure. The map also identifies numerous tributaries including Coffee Creek, Whistler Cr, and Prospect Creek, providing a detailed look at the hydrology of the Susitna drainage basin.